Julie Petty

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Where Have we been… looking to the future

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Society’s view of People with Developmental Disabilities

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Helpless

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Fragile

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Needs protection

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At risk

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Dehumanized

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No value

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Celebration

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You have been together for over 20 years

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Our Mission=People First of Missouri is a statewide organization that promotes equality for people with disabilities so they can live the life they want in the community.

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Hosted the national conference Jazz It Up! 2010



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Celebration

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Hosted many state conferences

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Educated legislators 

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Educated all about Self Advocacy

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Heartland Self-Advocacy Resource Network



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Don’t forget the…CHAPTERS

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Boone County

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Boonslick

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Independence

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Iron County

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Jefferson City

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Joplin

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Lake Area

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Madison County

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Marshall 

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Maryville



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Taney & Stone County

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Tiger Country

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Washington County



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NE MO

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North KC

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Pike County

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Randolph County

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Rolla

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Sikeston

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Springfield

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St. Charles

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St. Joseph

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St. Louis



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Still… Much work to do

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National

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State

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Local



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Local is about you!

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Do you live where were you want too?

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Do you enjoy work/make a good wage?

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Relationships?



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Home

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Work

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Relationships

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Healthy vs. Unhealthy

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A friend shares his/her personal feelings with you.

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Someone lies to you.

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A close friend asks you and then gives you a back massage.

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A close friend gives you a back massage and you don’t want him/her to.

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Your boyfriend/girlfriend kisses you.

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Your boyfriend/girlfriend hits you.




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What do I want?

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What do I need?

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Who can support me?



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Thanks! Until Next time

Julie Petty
japetty@uark.edu